Calderwood
Developer: Cala / Taylor Wimpey / Barratt / Persimmon
A 2,000+ home master-planned community with Cala's signature 3, 4 & 5-bedroom homes plus the final phase from Taylor Wimpey and active schemes from Barratt, Persimmon and others.
New Homes in East Calder
Calderwood — 2,000+ homes between Edinburgh and Livingston
East Calder is a fast-growing West Lothian village anchored by Calderwood, a 2,000+ home master-planned community that includes Cala's flagship phase plus Mansefield Lea. Edinburgh is 20-40 minutes by car and Kirknewton station offers frequent ScotRail services into the city. New schemes include East Calder Oaks (Miller Homes), Persimmon and Barratt phases, and Cala's premium Calderwood collection.
5 active developments From £215k West Lothian
Featured developments in East Calder
Merchants Gait
by Persimmon Homes
East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0ET
215 homes
DWH @ Valley Park
by David Wilson Homes
East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0WL
Calderwood, East Calder
by Cala Homes
East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0FN
Mansefield Lea
by Cala Homes
East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0UZ
5 homes
Calderwood
by Taylor Wimpey
East Calder, West Lothian, EH53 0GU
112 homes
East Calder property market in 2026
East Calder benefits from the strong West Lothian commuter market — significantly cheaper than Edinburgh while offering 20-40 minute access by road or rail. The Calderwood master plan delivers a complete community with primary school, village square, café and direct walkways into Almondell & Calderwood Country Park.
Why buy a new home in East Calder?
- ✓ Edinburgh 20-40 minutes by road or rail
- ✓ Livingston 10 minutes by car
- ✓ Almondell & Calderwood Country Park on the doorstep
- ✓ New primary school, village square and Calderwood Café delivered on site
- ✓ Cala's signature high specifications + Taylor Wimpey, Barratt, Persimmon, Miller all active
Transport & commuting
Kirknewton station (a few minutes from East Calder) runs frequent ScotRail services into Edinburgh. The M8 and A71 provide direct road access to Edinburgh and Glasgow.
| Destination | Time | Mode |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Waverley | ~25m | ScotRail (Kirknewton) |
| Livingston | ~10m | Car |
| Glasgow | ~50m | Car (M8) |
| Edinburgh Airport | ~15m | Car |
Schools in East Calder
East Calder has highly rated primary schools and is positioned for a brand-new primary inside the Calderwood master plan. Wider West Lothian options include St Margaret's Academy and West Calder High School.
- East Calder Primary School
- Calderwood Primary (new, on-site)
- West Calder High School
- St Margaret's Academy
- West Lothian College (FE)
Major new-build schemes in East Calder
Mansefield Lea
Developer: Cala Homes
Cala's second East Calder neighbourhood — premium contemporary homes with flexible layouts.
East Calder Oaks
Developer: Miller Homes
Miller Homes' scheme on the edge of the West Lothian community, near supermarkets, a health centre, library and highly rated primary schools.
Things to do in East Calder
- • Almondell & Calderwood Country Park
- • Five Sisters Zoo (10 mins)
- • Linlithgow Palace (20 mins)
- • Edinburgh Old Town (25 mins by train)
- • Pentland Hills Regional Park
Frequently asked questions about new homes in East Calder
How long is the commute from East Calder to Edinburgh?
Edinburgh city centre is 20-40 minutes by car or 25 minutes by train via Kirknewton station. The M8 and A71 also provide direct road access.
How much do new homes at Calderwood cost?
Cala's 3-bedroom homes typically start from around £325,000 with 4 & 5-bedroom premium homes reaching £450,000+. Taylor Wimpey, Barratt and Persimmon offer broader options including smaller 2 and 3-bedroom homes from around £255,000.
What is the Calderwood master plan?
Calderwood is a 2,000+ home master-planned community in East Calder, delivering a new primary school, village square, Calderwood Café and direct walkways into Almondell & Calderwood Country Park, alongside homes from Cala, Taylor Wimpey, Barratt and Persimmon.